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travelingthrulife

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40. These tribal wars in the Middle East based on grudges that are thousands of

Sun Aug 18, 2024, 10:44 AM

Aug 2024

years old will seemingly never end. So many people have tried to negotiate peace between the various parties, but when a large proportion of each group or country's population wants the other party dead and nothing less will do, how can it ever end?

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"Our target is the Democratic Party" - Palestinian protest organizer. [View all] speak easy Aug 2024 OP

hatem likes being in the usa more than in gaza thats for sure nt msongs Aug 2024 #1

Translation: Let's ratfuck American Democracy by pretending we really give a shit about Palestine. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2024 #2

Evil people in my opinion. Hatred of humanity. Trueblue1968 Aug 2024 #100

Planning began in April 2023??? lapfog_1 Aug 2024 #3

The implications of his own words are frightening. PeaceWave Aug 2024 #5

Malcolm Nance said Oct. 7 took a long time to plan so yes, advance knowledge and it was designed to be betsuni Aug 2024 #9

Yes, Hamas had to know how Netanyahu would respond Martin Eden Aug 2024 #20

If this individual or his organization had prior knowledge of October 7 thucythucy Aug 2024 #30

They'd just have to know to be ready for major protests after September. betsuni Aug 2024 #87

Wouldn't that still imply some sort of contact thucythucy Aug 2024 #89

I've been convinced since Oct 8 that the Hamas attacks were planned deliberately. yardwork Aug 2024 #21

The Gaza Strip was not some idyllic paradise prior to the brutal attack. GreenWave Aug 2024 #37

The planning for the PROTEST was started months before the war started lapfog_1 Aug 2024 #72

There was a sizable protest back in 2021... Self Esteem Aug 2024 #108

Na..they were planning on protests with or without an attack or war in Gaza. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #63

maybe... but any such protest was almost irrelevant in past years lapfog_1 Aug 2024 #79

Heads I win, tails you lose. bottomofthehill Aug 2024 #4

Only Hurting their Own Cause roscoeroscoe Aug 2024 #6

Agreed. I don't support Hamas or Netentheyahoo. JanMichael Aug 2024 #83

Is this funded by AIPAC? PSPS Aug 2024 #7

?? speak easy Aug 2024 #8

Agree with your confusion Mossfern Aug 2024 #38

A stalking horse to undermine democrats on bibi's behalf. PSPS Aug 2024 #75

The CT was that AIPAC spent millions getting Democrats elected (like Cori Bush's opponent), but betsuni Aug 2024 #86

You catch more flies with honey than vinegar TexasBushwhacker Aug 2024 #10

They prefer vinegar. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #64

Oh gosh, what a surprise. But it doesn't matter to me. Not even registering on my radar...m FlyingPiggy Aug 2024 #11

Let's hope that the police in Chicago can maintain order SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #12

trust me, it will b dealt w well. mopinko Aug 2024 #13

As long as they "peacefully" protest outside of the Democratic Convention, and don't JohnSJ Aug 2024 #28

You can count on bomb threats and that type of stuff edisdead Aug 2024 #77

Wish someone would ask them what they think Trump will do to solve the issue. I imagine he would Vinca Aug 2024 #14

They don't care about Trump. They are seeking revenge on the Democratic Party, speak easy Aug 2024 #15

Exactly. Israel was created because Jews were being slaughtered in the Middle East. yardwork Aug 2024 #22

And their "revenge" attitude is why the ME is so eff'd up... LeftInTX Aug 2024 #61

Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2024 #78

Myopic Stuckinthebush Aug 2024 #16

Starting to appreciate Israel's side a little bit more. Yavin4 Aug 2024 #17

Yes. What we are doing will make things worse, speak easy Aug 2024 #18

Not self-destruction. Destruction of Israel and all Jewish people. yardwork Aug 2024 #23

When you don't have the means to destroy Israel... Yavin4 Aug 2024 #24

And now they want to destroy the US Dems. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #42

I think these people people are far more interested in American elections than they are Palestinian citizens Takket Aug 2024 #19

I think he's definitely more interested in a double cheeseburger than Palestinian kids. BannonsLiver Aug 2024 #49

Burger Para722 Aug 2024 #101

*Pro Hamas protest organizer BannonsLiver Aug 2024 #25

* "Palestinian resistance must be supported." speak easy Aug 2024 #31

Abudayyeh has publicly stated he supports hamas and the destruction of Israel. He has made JohnSJ Aug 2024 #26

+1. POS and his gang should not be allowed inside dalton99a Aug 2024 #35

Unless they have credentials, they won't be allowed anywhere near the UC, GoCubsGo Aug 2024 #102

What a moron .. JT45242 Aug 2024 #27

This is so crazy it beggars description... ananda Aug 2024 #29

Like Hamas, they want revenge, speak easy Aug 2024 #33

Thanks, that was helpful. ananda Aug 2024 #43

I'm beginning to wonder who is funding these protests. Lonestarblue Aug 2024 #32

Exactly. Follow the money. Someone is funding this guy and his organization. Midnight Writer Aug 2024 #36

Only beginning? ;-) Some of us have been telling everyone AkFemDem Aug 2024 #48

Ratfucking assholes should go to Palestine and wage their jihad there dalton99a Aug 2024 #34

What a way to turn a wealth of sympathy against them-- if they move from peaceful protest to disruption... hlthe2b Aug 2024 #39

They are not naive. They know what they are doing. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #59

No. The protest leadership are, but they are attracting the ignorant and the naive' among youth. hlthe2b Aug 2024 #65

How do you think Bibi got in power? The Arabs-Israelis got him in via revenge LeftInTX Aug 2024 #67

And that has what to do with ignorant impressionable manipulated college students protesting in Chicago? hlthe2b Aug 2024 #71

Well, the "naive manipulated 53 yo college student" who is heading the protests was raided by the FBI in 2010 LeftInTX Aug 2024 #107

And again, you KNOW I have repeatedly made clear I am NOT talking about the organizers. Said it at least 4x hlthe2b Aug 2024 #109

Placating this backwash only emboldens them. TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #94

I said absolutely nothing that you are putting forth. ABSOLUTUTELY NOTHING. I don't deal with those who purposely hlthe2b Aug 2024 #95

We will see what wiping and dangling for these backward fucks has bought us. TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #98

Not just ignorant and naive, but entitled, privileged and bored out of their idle minds. Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #104

Despite multiple warnings, the "wealth of sympathy" was grossly misplaced from the start. Beastly Boy Aug 2024 #99

These tribal wars in the Middle East based on grudges that are thousands of travelingthrulife Aug 2024 #40

They want Trump to win the election. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #41

Yes, they want revenge on the Democratic Party, speak easy Aug 2024 #44

They are doing what their minders pay them to do. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #45

IMO, some are just haters. speak easy Aug 2024 #47

Yes the paid operatives know how to recruit haters. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #50

Prime ratfuckery. speak easy Aug 2024 #51

Yes this has GOP/Putin fingerprints all over it. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #52

+1. It is plain as day dalton99a Aug 2024 #85

The pro-Hamas pro-terrorism "protestors" AkFemDem Aug 2024 #46

Hey Hatem...Are you going to wear a speedo The Unmitigated Gall Aug 2024 #53

If these people are so passionate they should be sent over there. Historic NY Aug 2024 #54

Do these protestors realize that TFG will impose a Muslim ban and give Bibi free reign to destroy Gaza? LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2024 #55

IMO they don't care. Like Hamas on October 7, they are only interested in revenge. speak easy Aug 2024 #56

They don't care if Trump wins... OneGrassRoot Aug 2024 #57

I want no part in these people being in our tent. Ace Rothstein Aug 2024 #58

my thoughts exactly rollin74 Aug 2024 #69

We can win without them. PeaceWave Aug 2024 #70

Not as likely with our collective nose up their shitty ass TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #96

I don't think he sees the irony Mosby Aug 2024 #60

Having these asses hate on Dems is very good for Dems gulliver Aug 2024 #62

I actually think it's a good look for the Democratic Party rollin74 Aug 2024 #66

It's still genocide. Iggo Aug 2024 #68

A genocide that tRump is for and Harris not Iwasthere Aug 2024 #73

Hamas slaughtered babies, raped girls, gunned down concert-goers, and they wonder about Gaza? Deek1935 Aug 2024 #91

Idiot mcar Aug 2024 #74

Fifth Columnists DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2024 #76

What needs protesting is.. quickesst Aug 2024 #80

and the MAGAts are giddy; they are HOPING for chaos and violence New Breed Leader Aug 2024 #81

Needs to stop eating the propaganda. JanMichael Aug 2024 #82

Oh, the irony. Behind the Aegis Aug 2024 #84

"We just couldn't think of a name for Antony Blinken." NoveltySocks Aug 2024 #88

FOOLS both killing their own cause and helping the Trump Cult who hates them. BLIND DEAF FOOLS! Deek1935 Aug 2024 #90

Park a food truck nearby. Turbineguy Aug 2024 #92

So, I guess by fucking up this country, it'll UNfuck Gaza. Buns_of_Fire Aug 2024 #93

Same as the rest. Death to Israel! Death to America!!! Death to the West!!! TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #97

Hatem can F off Bristlecone Aug 2024 #103

Am I the only one who finds his first name, birdographer Aug 2024 #105

I'd find him to be more sincere Abolishinist Aug 2024 #106